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70 years ago this month

February 1942 was spent re-equipping and training, the Battalion regaining its vitality. Read the war diary for February 1942 here

Featured soldier

Whiti Mane

Paul Downes

Serial No:

817461

Surname:

Downes

Forename(s):

Paul

Next of kin on enlistment:

Mrs F. Downes (wife), Manutuke, New Zealand

Rank:

Private

Address on enlistment:

Manutuke, New Zealand

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Kia ora koutou

jaydee commented:
Mon, 03 May 2010 - 10:00pm

I am the eldest mokopuna of Paora (Paul) Downes. He was born Dec 5, 1922. He went away and fought with all the other fearless soldiers of the 28th Maori Battalion C company. He never spoke of his experiences, he kept it all to himself. He always attended the dawn parade, even when he was unable to walk. I am so proud of my grandfather going to fight for something he believed in order for us to live in the world that we do. Remembered forever and always Dad. Your grandson, Jason